The career rise and stumble of Will Smith, whose notorious slap was the star of last year's Oscars
- Will Smith is one of the biggest movie stars of all time.
- But his career hit a speed bump after he slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
- He's charting a comeback with his movie "Emancipation" — but don't expect to see him at this year's Oscars.
Will Smith's films have grossed nearly $10 billion combined at the worldwide box office as of March 2023.
He's ranked No. 15 in total US box office among actors in leading roles.
Source: The Numbers